Minnesota: Minnesota law dictates that electrical work be performed by state-licensed electrical contractors and electricians or under the direct supervision of licensed electricians. Examinations and prerequisite experience are required, but no exemption was found relating to age and experience.
Summary of factual data and analytical methodologies:
  The proposed rules were developed by reviewing the corresponding provisions of 2013 Wisconsin Act 143 in conjunction with the current electrical credential rules in chapter SPS 305.
Analysis and supporting documents used to determine effect on small business or in preparation of economic impact analysis:
  The proposed rules implement the mandates imposed by 2013 Wisconsin Act 143. The Department does not believe that the proposed rules will increase the effect on small businesses over that imposed by the Act.
Fiscal Estimate and Economic Impact Analysis:
  The Fiscal Estimate and Economic Impact Analysis is attached.
Effect on small business:
  These rule revisions are not expected to have an economic impact on small businesses as defined in section 227.114 (1) of the Statutes. The Department’s Regulatory Review Coordinator may be contacted by e-mail at Tom.Engels@wisconsin.gov, or by calling (608) 266-8608.
Agency contact person:
  Dan Smith, Administrative Rules Coordinator, at the Department of Safety and Professional Services, Division of Policy Development, 1400 East Washington Avenue, Room 151, P.O. Box 8366, Madison, WI, 53708-8366; or at telephone (608) 261-4463; or by e-mail at Daniel2.Smith@wisconsin.gov; or by telecommunications relay services at 711.
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SECTION 1.
SPS Table 305.02 Row 24r is created to read:
Table 305.02
FEES
(Partial Table, title and column headings are provided for reference only.)
License, Certification or Registration Category
Type
Application Fee
Examination Fee
License, Certification or Registration Fee
24r.
Registered Master Electrician
Registration
$35
NA
$150
SECTION 2.
SPS Table 305.06 Row 19r is created to read:
Table 305.06
TERMS
(Partial Table, title and column headings are provided for reference only.)
License, Certification or Registration Category
Term
Expiration Date
Continuing Education Cycle
19r.
Registered Master Electrician
Permanent
NA
NA
SECTION 3.
SPS 305.40 (1) (bm) is created to read:
SPS 305.40 (1) (bm) A registered master electrician.
SECTION 4.
SPS 305.40 (2) (b); (3) (b); (4) (a) 1., (b), (c), and (d) 1.; and (5) are amended to read:
SPS 305.40 (2) (b) A person who holds a license or registration as a licensed residential master electrician, a licensed residential journeyman electrician, or a registered residential electrical apprentice may perform electrical wiring not associated with dwellings and dwelling units, provided the person is under the direct supervision of a licensed master electrician, or a registered master electrician, or a licensed journeyman electrician.
  (3) (b) A person who holds a license or registration as a licensed industrial journeyman electrician or a registered industrial electrical apprentice may perform electrical wiring not associated with the facilities or properties of the business establishment where the person is employed, provided the person is under the direct supervision of a licensed master electrician, or a registered master electrician, or a licensed journeyman electrician.
  (4) (a) 1. A person who holds a license as a licensed journeyman electrician or a registration as a registered electrical apprentice shall perform electrical wiring activities under the general supervision of a person who holds a license as a licensed master electrician or a registration as a registered master electrician, except as provided in subd. 2.
  (b) A person who holds a license as a licensed industrial journeyman electrician or a registration as a registered industrial electrical apprentice shall perform electrical wiring within the facilities or properties of the business establishment where the person is employed under the general supervision of a person who holds a license as a licensed master electrician or a registration as a registered master electrician.
  (c) A person who holds a license as a licensed residential journeyman electrician or a registration as a registered residential electrical apprentice shall perform electrical wiring activities associated with dwellings and dwelling units under the general supervision of a person who holds a license either as a licensed master electrician or a licensed residential master electrician, or holds a registration as a registered master electrician.
  (d) 1. Except as provided in subd. 2., a person who holds a registration as a registered beginning electrician shall perform electrical wiring activities under the direct supervision of a person who holds a license either as a licensed master electrician or a licensed journeyman electrician, or holds a registration as a registered master electrician.
  (5) At any time, for any electrical wiring project, the total number of registered beginning electricians at an installation site may not exceed twice the total number of licensed or registered master electricians and journeyman electricians at the installation site plus two.
SECTION 5.
SPS 305.437 is created to read:
  SPS 305.437 Registered master electricians. (1)APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION. A person applying for registration as a registered master electrician shall submit all of the following:
  (a) An application in accordance with s. SPS 305.01.
  (b) An application fee and a registration fee in accordance with s. SPS 305.02, Table 305.02.
  (c) Documented verification of meeting the requirements in sub. (2).
(2) QUALIFICATIONS. A person applying for registration as a registered master electrician shall have a birth date of on or before January 1, 1956; and shall have at least 15 years of experience in installing, repairing or maintaining electrical wiring.
(3) RESPONSIBILITIES. (a) For any electrical installation that is required to have a uniform building permit under s. SPS 320.08, a person who holds a master electrician registration may not commence installation of electrical wiring until a permit is issued for the installation.
Note: The Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code (UDC), which consists of chapters SPS 320 to 325, applies to one- and two-family dwellings and manufactured dwellings. The Department’s uniform building permit is issued either by the municipality in which the dwelling is located, or by a UDC inspection agency where the municipality does not administer the Uniform Dwelling Code.
(b) A person who as a registered master electrician is responsible for the installation, repair or maintenance of electrical wiring shall utilize the appropriately licensed or registered individuals to construct, install, repair or maintain electrical wiring.
SECTION 6.
EFFECTIVE DATE. The rules adopted in this order shall take effect on the first day of the month following publication in the Wisconsin administrative register, pursuant to s. 227.22 (2) (intro.), Stats.
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